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A nucleus with Z=92 emits the following in a sequenceα,β,β,α,α,α,β,β,α,β+,β+  and α . The atomic number of the final element will be

a
76
b
78
c
74
d
82

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Here 6α,4β−,2β+ are  particles emitted, thus new atomic number is Z=92−[62-4+2] ⇒Z=82

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